WR1 2BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2BA

WR1 2BA, Worcester has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 110.79 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR1 postcode area, which has experienced 320 crimes and a crime rate of 31.62 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR1 2BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2BA, encompassing approximately 1489 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR1 2BA area, explore the WR1 2BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (37.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-43.59% decrease)

WR1 2BA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 11

WR1 2BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70110.7937.25%
Anti-social behaviour2747.008.00%
Shoplifting2218.13-43.59%
Criminal damage and arson1114.7783.33%
Public order107.39-33.33%
Other crime46.710.00%
Burglary42.6933.33%
Other theft32.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft32.01-62.50%
Drugs32.01-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.01-33.33%
Theft from the person21.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Robbery21.34100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51112.132.00%
Shoplifting3934.24-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour2526.19-34.21%
Public order1516.7987.50%
Other theft910.0780.00%
Bicycle theft86.04166.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.37-33.33%
Drugs54.03-16.67%
Burglary33.3650.00%
Possession of weapons32.010.00%
Theft from the person22.01-33.33%
Robbery11.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50122.872.04%
Shoplifting4833.5754.84%
Anti-social behaviour3832.232.70%
Criminal damage and arson925.52-40.00%
Vehicle crime86.0414.29%
Public order85.37-20.00%
Drugs65.3720.00%
Other theft54.03-16.67%
Bicycle theft33.36-50.00%
Theft from the person32.010.00%
Robbery22.01100.00%
Burglary21.34-33.33%
Other crime11.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49118.85-28.99%
Anti-social behaviour3732.900.00%
Shoplifting3124.8410.71%
Criminal damage and arson1520.8115.38%
Public order1010.07-60.00%
Vehicle crime76.71250.00%
Other theft64.70-14.29%
Bicycle theft64.03-14.29%
Drugs54.030.00%
Possession of weapons43.3633.33%
Burglary32.69-25.00%
Other crime32.01200.00%
Robbery12.01-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69137.6540.82%
Anti-social behaviour3746.3342.31%
Shoplifting2824.8421.74%
Public order2518.80177.78%
Criminal damage and arson1316.7930.00%
Bicycle theft78.7340.00%
Other theft74.70250.00%
Drugs54.7066.67%
Burglary43.36300.00%
Possession of weapons32.69200.00%
Vehicle crime22.01-33.33%
Robbery21.340.00%
Theft from the person21.34100.00%
Other crime11.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4992.66-5.77%
Anti-social behaviour2632.90-21.21%
Shoplifting2317.46-36.11%
Criminal damage and arson1015.4466.67%
Public order96.71-10.00%
Bicycle theft56.0466.67%
Vehicle crime33.3650.00%
Other crime32.01-40.00%
Drugs32.01-70.00%
Robbery22.010.00%
Other theft21.34-66.67%
Burglary11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-80.00%
Theft from the person10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52114.82-14.75%
Shoplifting3634.9224.14%
Anti-social behaviour3324.173.12%
Drugs1022.16100.00%
Public order106.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson66.71-50.00%
Other theft64.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons54.0366.67%
Other crime53.360.00%
Bicycle theft33.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.01-50.00%
Theft from the person21.340.00%
Burglary11.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61120.8660.53%
Anti-social behaviour3240.96-3.03%
Shoplifting2921.4920.83%
Public order1419.4727.27%
Criminal damage and arson129.40-25.00%
Other theft98.0628.57%
Bicycle theft66.040.00%
Drugs54.03-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.36300.00%
Burglary32.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons32.01200.00%
Theft from the person22.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38104.078.57%
Anti-social behaviour3325.52-19.51%
Shoplifting2422.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson1616.11-11.11%
Public order1110.74-31.25%
Drugs97.3928.57%
Other theft76.04-12.50%
Bicycle theft64.70100.00%
Burglary44.030.00%
Theft from the person22.690.00%
Robbery21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other crime10.67-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41121.5336.67%
Shoplifting4027.5353.85%
Violence and sexual offences3526.86-35.19%
Criminal damage and arson1823.50100.00%
Public order1612.0914.29%
Other theft810.7460.00%
Drugs75.37250.00%
Burglary44.700.00%
Other crime32.6950.00%
Bicycle theft32.01-25.00%
Theft from the person22.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-60.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54106.09-1.82%
Anti-social behaviour3036.2636.36%
Shoplifting2620.14-18.75%
Public order1417.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson99.40-35.71%
Vehicle crime56.04-16.67%
Other theft53.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft43.36-50.00%
Burglary42.69-20.00%
Drugs22.69-60.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons21.34100.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55122.205.77%
Shoplifting3236.936.67%
Anti-social behaviour2221.49-15.38%
Public order2114.77162.50%
Criminal damage and arson1414.107.69%
Other theft109.40-28.57%
Bicycle theft86.71-11.11%
Vehicle crime65.37-45.45%
Burglary54.03-44.44%
Drugs53.36-16.67%
Theft from the person13.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-66.67%
Robbery10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52124.220.00%
Shoplifting3034.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour2620.140.00%
Other theft1417.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.400.00%
Vehicle crime118.730.00%
Bicycle theft97.390.00%
Burglary96.040.00%
Public order86.040.00%
Drugs65.370.00%
Possession of weapons34.030.00%
Theft from the person22.010.00%
Robbery21.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202425
May 202438
April 202437
March 202437
February 202426
January 202433
December 202332
November 202333
October 202341
September 202330
August 202322
July 202326

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202415
May 20248
April 202410
March 202425
February 20249
January 202410
December 202314
November 202311
October 202316
September 202314
August 202321
July 20238

A total of 685 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202470
June 202451
May 202450
April 202449
March 202469
February 202449
January 202452
December 202361
November 202338
October 202335
September 202354
August 202355
July 202352

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 202415
March 202413
February 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202316
October 202318
September 20239
August 202314
July 202313

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235
August 202310
July 202314

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 20232
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 408 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202439
May 202448
April 202431
March 202428
February 202423
January 202436
December 202329
November 202324
October 202340
September 202326
August 202332
July 202330

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR1 2BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Richmond Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. College Precincts
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bank Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Friar Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dent Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. New Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B4205
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tallow Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Worcester Shrub Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Park Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Fort Royal Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. St Peters Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Spring Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Shrub Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Rose Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. St Paul'S Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. St Swithin'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1